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Chipotle-Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Contributed By: EatingWell
www.eatingwell.com with permission. Photo by Ken Burris.

A tenderloin is the ideal dinner for two: easy, fast and simple. And while this marinated tenderloin would be great as is with some grilled asparagus and corn on the cob, you can also transform it into the perfect fajita topped with your favorite mix of peppers, onions, sour cream and shredded cheese!

Ingredients

1 Canned chipotle chile in adobo plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (see Ingredient Note)

1 clove Garlic, minced

1/2 cup Orange juice

3 tablespoons Lime juice

1 tablespoon Red-wine vinegar

1 teaspoon Dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper

8 ounces Pork tenderloin (see Kitchen Tip), trimmed of fat

Preparation

1. Combine chipotle and sauce, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper in a blender or mini food processor; blend or process until the chipotle is chopped and the mixture is relatively smooth. Pour into a sealable plastic bag, add pork and seal, squeezing out any excess air from the bag. Turn to coat with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.

2. Preheat grill to high or heat a large indoor grill pan over high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade (discard marinade). Grill the pork, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally into the center of the meat registers 145°F, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Cook's Notes

Kitchen Tip: One pork tenderloin typically weighs about 1 pound, enough for 4 servings. You can marinate a whole pound in the same amount of marinade used to marinate the 8 ounces in this recipe and have enough cooked tenderloin for 2 dinners (for 2 people). Or freeze half for up to 3 months. Ingredient Note: Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are smoked jalapeños packed in a flavorful sauce. Find them with Mexican foods in large supermarkets. To make ahead: Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Pork
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Special Features: Make Ahead

Nutrition Content: Low Fat
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 139
Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: 23g
Sodium: 165mg
Fiber: 0g